3 as one book - Kirpal Singh

82 NEW LIFE IN THE WORLDsafekeeping. Guard that small share carefully. In the agespast, the Master would keep the disciple at his feet untilhe had become ready to receive the precious gift. Thesedays, which disciple has the patience and will to learn?So, on the very first day, the connection is given, andthen it is up to the disciple what he makes of it. Thevalue of Naam can never be estimated-always rememberthis. Keep a watch over your whole life-each action-dayby day, and through meditation increase yourinner pr~gress.'~'Out of the abundance of the heart, a man speaks.Whatever is the state of mind at the time, so the speechwill have similar effects on others. If the mind is filledwith anger, lust, greed, etc., even though these thoughtsbe hidden behind sweet words, yet the effect producedwill be drastic. The breeze which passes through fire willbring heat, and on the other hand, that which passesthrough ice will bring coolness.222There is great charging in the Master's words. Dueto His elevated condition, there is a sweet fragrance radiatingfrom Him. If you visit a perfumery, though youmay buy nothing, yet you will freely enjoy the delightfulperfume permeating the atmosphere. A Saint's name isglorified throughout the four corners of the earth. Hemay or may not declare Himself, but His radiation isspread everywhere. 0 Nanak, the Gurumukh is a raritjl.It is seldom one meets such a personality, but the world isnot without them. He is our true friend, meeting whomall doubts are erased and right understanding establishedin our hearts. He who can do this is a friend indeed.